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Machinist General Sr.

Camden, Arkansas

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Job ID: 689881BR Date posted: Apr. 14, 2025
Description:

You will be the Machinist General Sr for our manufacturing team. Our team is responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines to create parts from various materials, including metal and composites, with precision and accuracy.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Machinist General Sr, you will be responsible for performing a variety of machining operations using automated equipment, working from diagrams and drawings, and using hand and power tools to produce high-quality parts. Your responsibilities will include:
• Setting up and operating CNC machines, such as lathes and milling machines
• Using precise measuring instruments and equipment to take accurate measurements
• Performing mathematical calculations and following detailed planning
• Working with hand and power tools to achieve exact tolerances and dimensions

Why Join Us
We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Machinist General Sr. As a collaborative and analytical person, you'll thrive in this role, which offers opportunities for growth and development in CNC machining. You'll have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to work effectively in a team environment. If you're a self-starter with a desire to learn and take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. With a strong foundation in mathematics and problem-solving, you'll be well-suited to this role, which requires attention to detail, accuracy, and a passion for precision machining.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Camden. Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

This full time position is eligible for Apprenticeship LMCO.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
After-hours Off-site learning may be required.
Lifting of up to 30-50 pounds.
Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Great verbal and written communication skills.
Outstanding mathematical skills and analytical abilities.
Must have the ability to use hand tools (i.e., torque wrench, drills and inspection tools, screwdrivers, ratchet wrench and various other hand tools).
This position will be located at a facility that requires special access and requires the selected candidate to be a US citizen.
Desired Skills:
Ability to use precision tools (e.g., calipers) to take accurate measurements.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
Motivated self-starter with a desire to further his/her skills in CNC machining taking additional training courses geared toward operating CNC mills/lathes.
Experience with operating automated equipment, understanding of mechanical assembly and process flow.
Strong teaming ability and effective communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem solving.
Familiar with Microsoft Office products (Outlook) is a plus.
Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, SPC and basic knowledge of CNC programming.
Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Assembly/Laborers
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Third

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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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